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Odd feel in gas pedal
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Odd feel in gas pedal -
10-05-2009
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2001 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, v8. While driving back from the place that sells truck caps, I finally quantified a feeling I sometimes get in my gas pedal. At about 61mph to something over 65 but under 70mph, there's this rhythmic feel, like a cylinder about half covered with sandpaper. About once a second, the sandpaper passes beneath the gas petal. Does that make sense? A rough feeling that comes and goes about every second. Definitely slower than tire rotation. Because it's in such a narrow speed band, I can't really tell if it speeds up when I do - it sort of fades away. The feel when slowing down doesn't so much fade, as just stop. It's definitely not the road, though, I was on asphalt, and went from old to brand new with no change in the feel. Engine doesn't seem to care, doesn't sound any different. Appreciate any feedback. jmc |
When it occurs put the transmission in neutral. Try some pressure on the
brakes. This last one be careful. Turn off the engine but don't lock the
steering!!!!!! Obviously don't do this on a curve.
Could also be some CCC's rolling around.<G>
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2001 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, v8. While driving back from the place that sells truck caps, I finally quantified a feeling I sometimes get in my gas pedal. At about 61mph to something over 65 but under 70mph, there's this rhythmic feel, like a cylinder about half covered with sandpaper. About once a second, the sandpaper passes beneath the gas petal. Does that make sense? A rough feeling that comes and goes about every second. Definitely slower than tire rotation. Because it's in such a narrow speed band, I can't really tell if it speeds up when I do - it sort of fades away. The feel when slowing down doesn't so much fade, as just stop. It's definitely not the road, though, I was on asphalt, and went from old to brand new with no change in the feel. Engine doesn't seem to care, doesn't sound any different. Appreciate any feedback. jmc |
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"jmc" <NOnewsgroupsSPAM (AT) NOjodiBODY (DOT) HOMEus> wrote in message news:7iv4aaF313tqvU1 (AT) mid (DOT) individual.net... 2001 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, v8. While driving back from the place that sells truck caps, I finally quantified a feeling I sometimes get in my gas pedal. At about 61mph to something over 65 but under 70mph, there's this rhythmic feel, like a cylinder about half covered with sandpaper. About once a second, the sandpaper passes beneath the gas petal. Does that make sense? A rough feeling that comes and goes about every second. Definitely slower than tire rotation. Because it's in such a narrow speed band, I can't really tell if it speeds up when I do - it sort of fades away. The feel when slowing down doesn't so much fade, as just stop. It's definitely not the road, though, I was on asphalt, and went from old to brand new with no change in the feel. Engine doesn't seem to care, doesn't sound any different. Appreciate any feedback. jmc Ya have to start eliminating things. When it occurs put the transmission in neutral. Try some pressure on the brakes. This last one be careful. Turn off the engine but don't lock the steering!!!!!! Obviously don't do this on a curve. Could also be some CCC's rolling around.<G |
Your test would be too unsafe to do around here. Traffic is always too
heavy, I'd get rearended for sure!
jmc
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jmc wrote: 2001 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, v8. While driving back from the place that sells truck caps, I finally quantified a feeling I sometimes get in my gas pedal. At about 61mph to something over 65 but under 70mph, there's this rhythmic feel, like a cylinder about half covered with sandpaper. About once a second, the sandpaper passes beneath the gas petal. Does that make sense? A rough feeling that comes and goes about every second. Definitely slower than tire rotation. Because it's in such a narrow speed band, I can't really tell if it speeds up when I do - it sort of fades away. The feel when slowing down doesn't so much fade, as just stop. It's definitely not the road, though, I was on asphalt, and went from old to brand new with no change in the feel. Engine doesn't seem to care, doesn't sound any different. Appreciate any feedback. jmc Cruise control linkage? |
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